Fully Funded to Switzerland: Apply for the St. Gallen Global Leadership Challenge 2025

Applications are now open for the St. Gallen Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2025, a prestigious fully funded program that brings together 100 young global changemakers for a transformative journey of leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

Organized in partnership with the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium, the program empowers postgraduate students and early-career professionals to tackle pressing global challenges through teamwork, dialogue, and mentorship.

The best-performing teams will be invited to the 55th St. Gallen Symposium in May 2026, joining world leaders, business executives, and academics as official Leaders of Tomorrow—with all travel and accommodation fully covered.

Deadline to Apply: 2 November 2025
Program Dates: 11–15 December 2025 (five half-days, online)

Program Highlights

Participants will benefit from a life-changing leadership journey, including:

Fully Funded Opportunity – All expenses covered for top-performing teams at the St. Gallen Symposium 2026.
Global Community – Connect with 100 diverse young leaders from across the world.
Leadership Training & Mentorship – Receive tailored support from the Oxford Character Project.
Certificate of Achievement – Jointly issued by the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium.
Networking Opportunities – Engage with academics, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Innovation Labs – Work in teams to design action projects addressing real-world global challenges.
Extended Mentorship – Post-program opportunities to continue your leadership journey.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Global Leadership Challenge 2025, candidates must:

Be aged 21–30 years.
Be currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program, OR working as a young professional.
Hold a completed undergraduate degree.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to responsible leadership through academic, professional, or extracurricular activities.
Be available to commit to five half-days of sessions (11–15 December 2025).
Show motivation to engage actively throughout the program.

Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all nationalities and disciplines.

Application Procedure